Category Archives: Resources

LGBT Youth Scotland is the largest youth and community-based organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland. Their website contains information and advice and they have an online 1-2-1 support, youth groups and national projects.

An online guide to life for 16-25 year-olds with non-judgmental support and information on everything from sex and exam stress to debt and drugs. This service is free and totally confidential. Straight-talking emotional support is available 24 hours a day via their web site where you can:

Read 2000+ articles and videos full of facts you can trust.

Chat about anything you like on moderated discussion boards and live chat room.

Read about the experiences of other young people in our True Life section.

Ask one of their trained advisor about issues relating to friends, dating, love or family life.

Childline is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19, which offers support to any problems. You can contact a Childline counsellor, chat online or send an email for free.

LGBT Helpline Scotland provides information and emotional support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, along with their family and friends, anywhere across Scotland. They support those who are questioning or want to discuss their sexuality or gender identity.

TrevorSpace is a social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 13 to 24 and their friends and allies. It is run by an organisation based in the USA but is used by lots of British people to connect with other young people throughout the world, make new friends, find support and keep up-to-date with LGBTQ issues.

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or if you want to consider issues around your sexuality you are welcome to contact the switchboard. Friends, parents or family members can also use the service. They offer a phone helpline as well as text and email services, all run by volunteers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans.